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Meet the man behind 2001: A Space Odyssey's visual effects

50 years on, one of the key players behind the sci-fi classic 2001: A Space Odyssey has rewatched his visual effects work alongside an audience of 2,000 people in the French city of Lyon.

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Azerbaijan's new Nasimi Festival honours Sufi icon

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Imadeddin Nasimi's guiding principles of tolerance and multiculturalism will guide event's blend of words, art and music over the coming years, say organisers.

Ireland

Watch: Irish village is transformed into a medieval battlefield

The west of Ireland castle of Claregalway went back to its roots on Saturday, transformed into a medieval battlefield.

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Portugal's Lumina fesival dazzles

The Portuguese resort town of Cascais hosted the seventh annual "Lumina" festival

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France

Watch 16,000 people sing and dance for a better world

The centre of Lyon was turned into an open-air stage this Sunday as 16,000 people come together to sing and dance. You can take part in the festivities in this 360-degree video.

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Mourad Merzouki: climbing the walls at Lyon's dance festival

The 18th edition of this world-renowned festival is showcasing another rich crop of world premieres and stunning shows, with the public packing out France's biggest square for a peace-themed parade.

Russia

Grozny: Nine dimensions of the post-war city explored by photographs

Three photographers invite us to explore the dimensions of post-war Grozny

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Watch: German city removes statue of Turkish president

The statue was removed on Wednesday, with authorities saying it had become a security risk.

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Watch: Tomato battle at Tomatina festival

The streets were left covered in fruit slush after 165,000 kilograms of tomatoes were used as ammunition for participants to hurl at other festival-goers.

Serbia

Watch: Sword fighting, jousting and archery at medieval festival

The battles were tense, with great skill and physical endurance needed to succeed in the duels that were fierce rather than theatrical.

Indonesia

Watch: Crowds gather in Indonesia to celebrate classic Vespa scooter

A Vespa made with a tree trunk also featured, although most competitors aimed to keep to the roots of the iconic brand, the curved forepart of the machine.

Switzerland

Swiss festival alerts police after 28 Burundian artists ‘vanish’

A Swiss festival has called the police after 28 Burundian artists, who were scheduled to perform at the event this month, gradually disappeared without a trace.

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Watch: Kites fill the sky at Sri Lankan festival

As many as 3,000 kite enthusiasts flocked to see kites of all shapes and sizes take to the skies

Hungary

Watch: Meet the revellers at Budapest's Sziget Festival

Thousands of young people from around the world have been gathering in Sziget for one of Europe's biggest music festivals.

Switzerland

Watch: Spectacular firework show lights up Geneva sky

As many as 400,000 spectators watched the 45-minute show, known as one of the best firework displays in the world.

United Kingdom

A closed book? Literary festival hits out over UK’s visa rules

Foreign invitees to the world’s biggest literary festival have been ‘humiliated’ in trying to get clearance from British authorities to attend, it’s been claimed.

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Cities around the world celebrate International Beer Day

Breweries and beer lovers all over the world are celebrating International Beer Day today. The annual event takes place the first Friday of August, and is 10 years old this year. Meanwhile, Germany is struggling to produce enough beer to meet demand.

Cyprus

Unique Cyprus drama festival takes audience back to ancient Greece

Ancient Greek dramas performed in authentic setting of Cypriot amphitheatres

Spain

Watch: Spanish town hosts annual Festival of Near-Death Experiences

A small Spanish village known as Santa Marta de Ribarteme near the border with Portugal hosted its annual Festival of Near-Death Experiences on Sunday.

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Watch: Russia redhead festival

Under the slogan "Let's Make Life Brighter", people have been turning Nizhny Tagil red and orange to celebrate the beauty of being red-haired.